Maryland and Montgomery County’s third Tatte location will open on Wednesday, January 29th at 12232 Rockville Pike, according to the store’s Google listing. The bakery recently opened its second Maryland location at 5400 Westbard Ave in Bethesda.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has brought back its festive “Flash Lights” buses for the 2024 holiday season, featuring decorated Flash BRT buses running along U.S. 29 throughout December, with riders encouraged to share photos for a chance to win prizes. (more…)
The Maryland Seafood Festival Is Bigger Than Ever for Its 60th Anniversary!
The Maryland Seafood Festival returns to Sandy Point State Park September 11–13 for a special three-day celebration of its 60th anniversary! Enjoy fresh Maryland seafood, live music, family entertainment, Chesapeake Bay traditions and unforgettable experiences along the waterfront. Check out some of the exciting additions coming to this year’s festival!
HONORING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11
Newly announced, the festival will open on Friday evening, September 11, with a special tribute honoring the 25th anniversary of 9/11. All three bands performing that evening include veterans and active-duty military members.
Be sure to visit Old Fireman’s BBQ Food Truck and meet a firefighter who was on-site at the Pentagon on that fateful day. We are offering special pricing for first responders and military.
MEET THE WORLD’S LARGEST RUBBER DUCK
Mama Duck, the world’s largest rubber duck, is coming to the Chesapeake Bay! This enormous, family-favorite attraction has appeared around the world, and now she is making her Maryland Seafood Festival debut.
Bring the entire family, experience the joy of Mama Duck, and capture a photo you’ll never forget!
EXPERIENCE SKIPJACK HERITAGE DAYS
Taking place alongside the Maryland Seafood Festival, Skipjack Heritage Days invites families to discover the stories and traditions of the Chesapeake Bay through hands-on activities, educational exhibits and public sails aboard historic skipjacks.
The weekend culminates with a Sunday skipjack race that guests can watch from the festival grounds at East Beach. Skipjacks are living history and icons of our region—this is a rare opportunity to experience them up close.
MEET GEORGE WASHINGTON
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with America’s first president! Presented by Peraton, George Washington will share stories about his life, his experiences along the Chesapeake Bay, and his role in the founding of our country.
“MR. MARYLAND” JIMMY CHARLES HEADLINES SUNDAY
Maryland’s own Jimmy Charles returns to headline the festival on Sunday! Known as “Mr. Maryland,” the nationally recognized singer and songwriter will take the stage alongside a full weekend of bands, performers and entertainment.
OLD BAY JOINS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
What would a Maryland seafood celebration be without OLD BAY? Maryland’s most recognizable seasoning is joining us for the festival’s milestone 60th anniversary.
Stay tuned for exciting OLD BAY experiences, promotions, and surprises throughout the weekend!
Three days. Sixty years of tradition. One unforgettable celebration on the Chesapeake Bay.
Looking to be active? Co-located are the Big Ducking Run 10K/5K/Fun Run or the Bay Bridge Paddle!
We’ll see you September 11–13 at Sandy Point State Park!
Eater DC recently released its list of “Best Pasta Places Around D.C.,” featuring two Maryland restaurants. Little Coco’s, based at 3907 14th St. NW in D.C., offers its signature pastas at its sister restaurant, Charley Prime Foods, located at 9811 Washingtonian Blvd., Suite L9, in Gaithersburg’s Rio, and Caruso’s Grocery, located at 11820 Trade St. in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) arrested 27-year-old Jovannie T. McCarthy of Silver Spring on charges of criminally negligent manslaughter by vehicle following a fatal collision the occurred on Wednesday, […]
HouseMouse Books is excited to announce the debut of Escape the Bookshop IV, our brand new limited-run escape room experience.
Escape the Bookshop games are always based on a real crime with connections to the DC region. They are designed and built by HouseMouse Books to be played in our atmospheric bookshop. This latest game was inspired by a true local museum theft and the goal is simple – to find the stolen object before the suspect flees the country!
You’re Invited to the Community Fall Dance! 🍁
Join us for a fun, free evening of music, dancing, and community under the stars!
Last week we let you know that Regal Germantown (20000 Century Blvd) would be closing permanently on December 1st. The location is now closed and has been removed from the Regal website, but the community had plenty to say as they recalled their experiences over the last 20+ years at the theater.
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Updated to include letter to Wootton Community sent by principal Douglas Nelson on Monday afternoon.
Wootton High School was placed under a brief Shelter-in-Place Monday morning due to a bomb threat at the school, according to communication sent to parents and guardians at shortly before 8:30am. A second message was sent approximately 10-15 minutes later informing them that police cleared the school and directed administration to lift the Shelter-in-Place.
Go to Bomb Threat Places Wootton High School Under Brief ‘Shelter-In-Place’ Monday Morning
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With entertainment accounting for 4.7% of the average person’s spending each year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2024’s Most Fun Cities in America to identify the most enjoyable and cost-effective places to live– with Washington DC coming in ranked 20th.
The County Council will hold a public hearing on Bill 24-24, which proposes banning plastic carryout bags, taxing paper bags, and modifying related tax regulations, to January 14, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., with the sign-up deadline on January 13 at 2 p.m.
In October, Montgomery County Council Vice President Kate Stewart introduced the “Bring Your Own Bag” bill that would ban businesses from distributing single-use plastic bags and increase the fee on paper bags from five to 10 cents, with five cents allocated to the retailers and five cents allocated to the Water Quality Protection Charge fund.
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) is warning the public of fraudulent calls requesting money for pet reunions or care, urging residents to verify communications directly and report scams to authorities. (more…)
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Seasonal retailer Socks To Be You is now open on the lower level of Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. (more…)
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The Maryland high school football state championships are upon us, and the stage is set for what promises to be a thrilling weekend of gridiron action. From the massive suburban schools in 4A to the scrappy small town schools in 1A, here’s a breakdown of what to expect in each of the five championship matchups (Quince Orchard/Wise will have its own preview, coming soon):